Birmingham Selective Licensing Fines (2026 Landlord Guide)

What Birmingham landlords face for unlicensed rentals: civil penalties up to £30,000, unlimited fines on conviction, banning orders and Rent Repayment Orders. Sourced from GOV.UK and Birmingham City Council.

What are the penalties for an unlicensed rental in Birmingham?

Letting a property that needs a selective or HMO licence can result in a civil penalty of up to £30,000, or an unlimited fine on conviction. Landlords can also face a banning order and a Rent Repayment Order requiring up to 12 months' rent to be repaid.